Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...

Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire that has spread to more than 600 acres in Polk County. Polk County officials say the fire is 91% contained — however fire crews planned to suspend work Tuesday ...

Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

TRYON—Earth Spirit Taiko and Grey Seal Puppets will captivate audiences at this year’s Super Saturday festival on March 15.

Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...

The North Carolina Forest Service reported over 200 wildfires across the state Monday. However, most are small and not threatening any structures.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission, which tracks wildfires on its website, said there were 144 wildfires in the state; ...

POLK COUNTY, North Carolina ( WLOS) -- In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many throughout Saluda and Tryon. There was ...

North Carolina wildfires have scorched hundreds of acres of forest in western North Carolina. The fires prompted voluntary ...

A statewide burn ban issued Saturday remains in effect as dozens of wildfires flared across the state – many of which have since been contained. Residents who had evacuated were allowed to reenter the ...

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